4. The French Dip at Philippe (Los Angeles, CA)

While there are other rivals, Philippe in downtown Los Angeles has the strongest claim to being the home of the French Dip, created when the original owner dropped a roast beef sandwich into the juices of the roasting pan in which the meat had been cooked. It has been serving thousands of loyal Angelenos from its current location for over 60 years, and, while the roast beef sandwich is still the order of choice, it’s well worth trying the lamb and blue cheese for an interesting variation.